59° · Mostly clear nowSun on your face. That's the whole plan.
ParkColvin's Glen
Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J
- 4.696 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Reservable picnic shelter inside Fairfax County's Lake Fairfax Park, near the lake and walking paths.
Quick answers
Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J in short
When is Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J?
Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190.
Is Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
59°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 51°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
60° - 1pm61°
- 2pm61°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowmondayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sunday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Lake Fairfax Park, Shelter J
- 2 Lake Fairfax Park · 7 min
- 3 NOVA Wild · 13 min
- 4 Reston Farm Garden Market · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 96 reviews
Known for
- Picnic shelter
- Lake views
- Family gatherings
What people say
- People like:
- Clean, serene picnic spot by the lake
Around Colvin's Glen
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time